Ashoka University Offers Full Scholarships to Top JEE Main and Board Exam Performers for 2026
Ashoka University has announced 50 full tuition fee waivers for students scoring above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2026, as part of its Special Merit Scholarships. Eligibility also includes top ranks in IISER Aptitude Test, CMI Entrance Exam, and Indian National Olympiads. Additionally, 150 scholarships will be awarded to high-scoring Class 10 and 12 board exam students. The university continues to offer need-based scholarships, aiming to support academic excellence and financial need in its 2026 undergraduate admissions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 23 Feb, 08:39 am. Other outlets followed.